Robert Owings

Robert Owings is an award-winning novelist celebrated for his ability to blend mystery, Southern fiction, metaphysical inquiry, and visionary storytelling into powerful, immersive narratives. His work explores the paradoxes of a world undergoing rapid transformation, capturing the tension between what is remembered and what is lost. With a voice that is both reflective and daring, Owings weaves together nostalgia, cultural change, spiritual depth, and emotional suspense, crafting stories that linger long after the final page.

His latest novel, Troubled by Elephants, stands at the crossroads of Southern mystery and literary thriller. Set against the evocative landscapes of his native South, the novel immerses readers in an atmosphere rich with memory, conflict, and longing. Through a complex love story and a plot thick with tension, Owings raises the timeless question: “Can one truly go home again?” The book delves deeply into themes of identity, belonging, and the shifting meaning of “home,” delivering a poignant portrait of a region touched by history and haunted by change.

Owings is also the author of the acclaimed metaphysical thriller Call of the Forbidden Way, the first book in a completed shamanic-journey trilogy that received three national book awards. This visionary series takes readers on a profound spiritual odyssey, exploring the intersection of modern life, ancient wisdom, and the personal search for meaning. Revered for its originality and depth, the trilogy is currently being adapted into a screenplay, bringing its rich visual and symbolic world to new audiences.

Throughout his career, Owings has been praised for his ability to merge the mystical with the psychological, grounding metaphysical concepts in compelling, character-driven storytelling. His fiction resonates with readers who appreciate layered narratives, vivid settings, and themes that challenge and inspire. Whether writing about the mysteries of the human heart or the unseen dimensions of spiritual experience, Owings approaches each story with curiosity, compassion, and a keen eye for the subtle forces that shape our lives.

Born and raised in the American South, Owings draws heavily on the region’s culture, history, and folklore, infusing his work with authenticity and emotional weight. His background gives his stories a distinctive voice, rooted in memory, shaped by conflict, and illuminated by a deep sense of place. He now lives in Sonoma County, California, where he continues to write fiction that bridges the worlds of mystery, myth, spirituality, and human psychology, inviting readers into journeys that are both intimate and transformative.